The Delhi police said that the security breach was well-coordinated and meticulously planned over months by six people, five of whom are now in police custody. During questioning, the accused told police that the breach was aimed at drawing the government's attention to various issues. Sources said that the five accused have told police that they were upset with issues like unemployment, farmers' troubles and Manipur violence. They say they used the colour smoke to draw attention so that lawmakers have discussions on these issues.